Serving 81 students in grades 6-8, Nishnabotna Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Nishnabotna Middle School?
81 students attend Nishnabotna Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Nishnabotna Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nishnabotna Middle School?
Nishnabotna Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nishnabotna Middle School offer ?
Nishnabotna Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nishnabotna Middle School part of?
Nishnabotna Middle School is part of Hamburg Community School District.
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